Manager, Accounting

varsitybrands; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Varsity Brands is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and drive accurate monthly closes under U.S. GAAP.

You will oversee journal entries, close schedules, and external audit support, while strengthening internal controls and driving process improvements in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Six+ years of progressive accounting experience in large growth-stage or publicly traded companies and/or Big 4.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, monthly close processes, internal controls, and SOX documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process with timely journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Review complex accounting estimates (inventory provisions, bad debt reserves, accruals).
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and direction to the accounting team; manage priorities and deadlines.
• Research technical accounting matters; document conclusions and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Oversee preparation and review of schedules for Financial Reporting and external audits; support the external audit process.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Oracle

PeopleSoft

BlackLine

Job description

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions - BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit - and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

LOCATION: Varsity Brands Headquarters - 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX

WORK TYPE: Hybrid - 4 days in office / 1 day remote

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. Varsity Brands does not offer employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

TRAVEL: Travel requirements are minimal.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading key accounting activities and a team of accounting professionals to ensure a timely, accurate, and well-controlled monthly close. This role applies technical accounting expertise, supports financial reporting and external audit requirements, strengthens internal controls, and drives continuous improvement across the accounting function.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, reconciliations, calculations, and fluctuation analyses.
• Review complex accounting estimates and analyses, including inventory provisions, bad debt reserves, IBNR, and accrual estimates.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and direction to accounting team members; prioritize work and maintain accountability for quality and deadlines.
• Research technical accounting matters; document conclusions and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Oversee the preparation and review of schedules and support provided to Financial Reporting and external auditors.
• Maintain evidence of review and support the operating effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Prepare and/or review technical accounting areas, including ASC 842 leases, equity-based compensation, derivatives, and interest expense and accruals.
• Support the external audit process by providing complete, accurate, and timely responses to audit requests and follow-up questions.
• Partner with business and finance stakeholders to research costs, budget variances, and other accounting inquiries.
• Support acquisition accounting and integration activities as needed; ensure financial data complies with U.S. GAAP.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and the integrity of the close process.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Success Indicators

• Achieves a timely, accurate, and well-controlled monthly close.
• Delivers complete, accurate, and timely accounting schedules, analyses, and audit support.
• Maintains strong documentation and evidence of review for key accounting processes and controls.
• Resolves technical accounting questions with well-supported conclusions.
• Develops team capability and maintains clear accountability for performance and deadlines.
• Improves processes that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the accounting function.
• Maintains compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable internal control requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Six or more years of progressive accounting experience in a large growth-stage company, medium- to large-sized publicly traded company, and/or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Experience with technical accounting, monthly close, external audit support, and internal controls
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial close processes, internal controls, and SOX documentation requirements.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and appropriately challenge team members while creating a culture of accountability.
• Sound judgment and analytical capability to resolve complex accounting issues and evaluate estimates.
• Ability to research, document, and communicate technical accounting conclusions clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong organization and project-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to identify process risks and practical solutions.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and Microsoft applications, including Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI.
• Experience using large ERP systems and close-management tools, such as SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or BlackLine.

PREFFERED

• Active CPA license or CPA eligibility/progress toward cert